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Orotates and Mineral Transporters

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published Apr 26, 2016

Whenever anyone asks me what's the best way to take mineral supplements, I often give an answer they don't expect, "Orotates!" The blank looks I usually get tell me that further explanation is necessary. A few years ago, Ed Sharpe wrote a long and thorough report about orotates and their benefits. I want to give credit to Ed for the original work as it was one of the most comprehensive reviews of the research I’ve seen. I suggest checking it out for yourself, but to provide a quick introduction, I've […]

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Nascent Iodine in Vegetable Glycerin vs. Nascent Iodine in Alcohol

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Apr 22, 2016

There's been much discussion lately regarding the best form of nascent iodine – glycerin based or alcohol based? Because it’s not practical or safe to simply consume pure iodine in its elemental form, it needs to be stabilized into an extraction medium.[1] The medium may either be alcohol or vegetable glycerin. What’s the Difference? The alcohol used in alcohol based nascent iodine products is simply ethanol, or grain alcohol, the same alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. It needs to be remembered that alcohol is an intoxicant and may not be […]

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The 18 Best Probiotic Strains for Your Gut

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Apr 22, 2016

The bacteria in your gut have a huge impact on your health and well-being. They affect how well you digest food, absorb nutrients, the strength of your immune system, and the health of your small intestine and colon, and that barely scratches the surface. The importance of probiotics for supporting gut health cannot be overstated. The bacteria in your gut are a community and there are many types, or strains, of bacteria that make up that community. Here we'll take a look at the eighteen best probiotic strains for supporting […]

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12 Uses For Iodine + Plus Other Tips & Resources

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Apr 21, 2016

The following article will give you a better understanding of the most common uses for iodine as a supplement. Iodine is an essential micronutrient that’s readily available in a wide selection of foods and in dietary supplements.[1] (more…)

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Support Your Digestive System with Aloe Vera

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Published May 12, 2016

Gut health is a topic that's getting a lot of press lately and I think it’s about time. It's an understatement to say the importance of gut health is undervalued. The digestive system is where nutrients are absorbed and is the basis of a healthy body. If your digestive system is inefficient or your gut environment isn’t balanced, you might not get the most nutritional value from your food. (more…)

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